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<div><h1 class="article-title">How do I create a direct link to a tool?</h1></div>
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    <p>Use Link to create a direct link to a specific tool within your site. Users which click the direct link will jump straight to the tool without the need to use the navigation. Users can only use direct links if they have permission to view the tool.</p>
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    <h2 class="step-title screensteps-heading">Select the Link button for the tool you would like to link to directly.</h2>
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    <p>While viewing a tool to which you would like to generate a direct link, click <strong>Link </strong>near the header of the page.</p>
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    <h2 class="step-title screensteps-heading">Copy the direct link.</h2>
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    <p>Select and copy the information in the direct URL field. </p>
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    <h2 class="step-title screensteps-heading">Or, copy the short URL.</h2>
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    <p>Generate a short URL for sharing. </p>
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<li>Select <strong>Short URL</strong>.</li>
<li>Select and copy the information in the direct URL field. </li>
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    <h2 class="step-title screensteps-heading">Share the URL with site participants.</h2>
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    <p>Use tools within the site like <a href="content.hlp?docId=howdoiaddanannouncement">Announcements</a> or <a href="content.hlp?docId=whatisoverview">Overview</a> to share the URL with students, or share the URL or email. </p>
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